CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Central Intermediate School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Roxana CUSD 1 school district, located in Roxana, IL with about 399 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Central Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Central Intermediate School, located at 601 Chaffer Avenue in Roxana, Illinois, serves as a vital component of the Roxana Community Unit School District #1. The school typically focuses on the middle-childhood educational transition, generally catering to students in the upper elementary and early intermediate grades. Situated within a close-knit community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the gap between primary education and middle school, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school is known for its commitment to the success of the Roxana Shells student body, prioritizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, and science. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on character education, Central Intermediate strives to prepare its students for the rigor of the district’s junior high and high school programs. With its convenient location in the heart of Roxana, the school plays a central role in the local educational landscape, encouraging parental involvement and community spirit to enhance the overall student experience.

For more information, contact Central Intermediate School at (618) 254-7594 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.